Happy Monday my friends! I'm back from my busy week on the first official day of the school holidays. I want to thank you all for the lovely comments and birthday wishes you sent my way. They certainly cheered me up and put me in a birthday state of mind. Unfortunately, due to some sort of technical glitch, I have been unable to reply to comments individually. Hopefully that will sort itself out soon. In the meantime please know that I read all of your words and appreciate them immensely!
The day itself was just right. I was surprised by The Engineer and Pony Girl with a pancake breakfast, then spent the morning with a little yarn on the sofa next to a glorious spot of sun. There was a crazy trip to the thrift store and then a dinner date with the Mr. - after which I was reminded of the danger lurking in drinks that come with sippy straws. All in all, a very pleasant day.
I even managed a photo for my 'self portrait experiment' which I had been neglecting. I think I will be starting that back up again in earnest at the new year...possibly a flickr group in the works.
I've been hoping for snow but, instead we have dark, cold and rainy. I do believe some tent building and bread baking are in order for the day. I'm also itching to know what all of you have been up to so, I might come visiting. If you hear an unexpected knock at the door, it could be me.
Have a sweet day!
19 comments:
Tent building is the best :)!!! Glad you had a wonderful birthday, sounds like it was a great one.
It all sounds wonderful, and your portrait? Lovely. You are beautiful.
And what a beautiful birthday girl you are! Have a wonderful Monday.
You're welcome to visit! The house is (nearly) ready for visitors, and now my father is stuck in the snow so hasn't arrived...
I finally did a post yesterday about some of the struggles our boys have had recently - the one I told you I hadn't dared to do before. So thanks for your courage in posting your own experiences.
And you look fantastic in that self-portrait! Norman Rockwell with a slight edge...
Think tent building sounds just perfect to me. May have to follow your lead on that some time this week. I suggest you do a snow dance inside the tent. You never know it may work.
Oh happy belated birthday for Friday lovely lady. You do fabulous 'self portrait'. But I'm a bit curious about the sippy straw drink incident...?
pancake breakfast-spot of sun on the sofa and knitting-what fun!
glad to hear you had a wonderful day :)
wish i could send you some snow your way-we're getting more tonight!
take care~
andrea
Stunning photo. And any birthday involving yarn and surprise pancakes would have to be a brilliant one!
Oh what, what, WHAT ? I missed a chance to loudly sing a rendition of Happy Birthday ? Well darn it, that will never do, so we'll make it a belated rendition shall we : Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Haaaappy Birthday Dear Aaaaaalex, Happy Birthday to you...and many mooooore :)XxXxXx
I can't think of anything better than sitting in a tent and eating pancakes. One more day teaching and I'll finally be off to play with my lovely girls too.
Fantastic picture you know.
Lisa x
So pleased to hear you were celebrated in style!
Huge and happy birthday and a bit late wishes from me.
I'm off to do a little tidy up and put the kettle on in preparation for your visit.
I love, love, *love* that photo! I can smell the baking bread already!
That sounds like a perfect birthday!
I can share some of my snow if you like, we've got plenty to go round!
Vivienne x
Just look at you, gorgeous! I'm glad you had a great birthday, and I hope you are thoroughly enjoying this festive season...x
ps.I like the self portrait idea, perhaps I'll join you, there are very few pictures of me on my blog..oh dare I...
I love the picture! glad you had a funday Birthday!x
absolutely gorgeous!! lovely self portrait, so calm, such intense concentration.
glad you had a wonderful birthday and hope you got lots of squishy hugs aswell.
have a wonderful day, I am in and tea & cupcakes await you ♥
Bread baking indeed! Pretty photo. :)
Happy Birthday again dear heart & now I AM belated... ;)
Just scooting over quickly to wish you, ponygirl & the engineer a most fabulous Christmas & holiday season, I hope to be around again much more in the new year, harrassing you & being happily inspired. xo
Well, I'd like to celebrate your birthday, too, because the world is a better place with you in it!
Wonderful self portrait: So TODAY while being so YESTERYEAR. Timeless is the word, I think.
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